1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1992 Citroen ZX
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Citroen ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Citroen ZX would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1992 Citroen ZX. (150 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Citroen ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Citroen ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Citroen ZX. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Citroen ZX. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1992 Citroen ZX has manual transmission. 1992 Citroen ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Cadillac Seville | 1992 Citroen ZX | |
Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
Model | Seville | ZX |
Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |